Lebanon

Projects Database / Capacity Development for Fiscal Reform and Management

Project ID
00013397

Background
The key output is to promote efficient and effective fiscal management in MOF. The strategy that is applied by the project contains three main axes, which are: a) Consolidating and institutionalizing fiscal reforms realized under Leb/92/017 through capacity building at MoF; b) Identifying and implementing a new generation of reforms in line with the MoF vision for the 21st century; and, c) Responding to the economic agenda of the Lebanese government post the Paris III which aims at restoring Lebanon’s economic status toward sound ground, fiscally and economically.

1.Advisory Activities & Policy Support
Policy Advice on Economic & Public finance Issues.
Bilateral Agreements
Establishment Agreements
Tax Exemption Provisions Included in Agreements
Investment Climate
International Trade
Dispute Settlement Mechanism
State Owned Enterprises & Other Sectoral Studies

2.Relationship with Multilateral & International Agencies
International Monetary Fund Surveillance and Dialogue
Management of World Bank Relationship
Relationship with the European Union
Relationship With Agence Française de Development

3.Supporting The Ministry’s of Financein Liability Management
Supporting The Ministry of Finance’s Financing Activities
Post July War, Paris II, Paris III Fundraising Implementation
Coordination of Rating Agencies’ File


Achievements & Expected Results
- Policy advice and technical support on macro-economic and public finance issues
- Development and negotiation of international agreements on avoidance of double taxation and promotion of international investment
- Aid coordination post-Paris III, including regular reporting to donors
- Drafting of Tax Procedure Code and of Global Income Tax law
- New tax audit strategy and implementation
- User-friendly tax portal, 24/7 call center, and e-tax filing
- Reorganization of tax administration, including Deduction at Source on Salaries Unit, Tax roll Unit, Large Tax Payers Office
- Implementation of National Integrated Registry System at Cadastre and establishment of linkages with all other databases of MoF
- Improved effectiveness of the Direct Trader Input facility
- Improved customs client connectivity through NAJM on-line
- Enhanced customs risk management policy through post -clearance controls

Downloads project document (2,253 KB) Evaluation Report (May 2000) (283 KB) Outcome Evaluation (September 2004) (259 KB)

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